Optometrist

United Health Centers; Corcoran (CA); On-site; USD 130,500 - 159,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance coverage

Employer sponsored Loan Repayment

Paid holidays

Paid time off

CME Stipend & Days

Job summary

United Health Centers is looking for an Optometrist dedicated to community health and family medicine in Corcoran, California. The ideal candidate will be a motivated clinician prepared to work closely with underserved populations.

This position offers a competitive salary starting at $145,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plan.

Join a supportive interdisciplinary team and contribute to our mission of integrity and advocacy while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree required.
• Current California Optometric License is a must.
• DEA Certification needed for prescribing medications.

Responsibilities

• Completing eye exams for glasses and contacts.
• Diagnosing and treating eye diseases.
• Conducting and evaluating diagnostic testing.
• Writing prescriptions and counseling patients.

Skills

Community health commitment

Family medicine experience

Diagnostic testing

Patient counseling

Education

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Current CA Optometric License

Current DEA Certification

Job description

Overview

Who we are looking for:

An Optometrist passionate about community health and family medicine

A healthcare professional committed to working with underserved patient populations

Motivated and mission driven clinician who is looking to be part of our growth as well as their own

Clinicians whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to integrity, compassion, advocacy, respect and excellence – also known as our ICARE values

What we offer:

Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment serving the needs of culturally diverse populations

Interdisciplinary approach to patient care

Support staff for each Optometrist include Optometry Assistant & Optometry Technician

Exceptional and fulfilling quality of life -Monday-Friday, 8 hr day work schedule, at one location

Competitive Compensation package which includes health, dental and vision insurance and retirement plan

Paid holidays, PTO and CME

Malpractice Insurance coverage

Employer sponsored Loan Repayment

Responsibilities

Practice to the full extent of your license and offer a wide variety of services including:

Completing eye exams for glasses and contacts

Diagnosing and treating eye diseases and abnormalities

Conducting and evaluating diagnostic testing

Removing foreign bodies from the eye

Writing prescriptions

Counseling patients and other health professionals on eye health issues

Communicating with doctors, staff, and patients

Qualifications

Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) Degree

Current CA Optometric License

Current DEA Certification

The salary wage range that UHC reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire starts at $145,000.00 a year plus bonus. Our competitive salaries are dependent on knowledge, skills and experience. The base pay does not include other forms of compensation and/or incentives.

In addition, our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• CME Stipend & Days
• Malpractice Insurance – paid by UHC